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Hadley’s Claim About Jones Accuser
Hadley admitted sending hostile texts about Jones and withholding subpoenaed messages as lawyers argued the evidence shows a deep personal grudge.
- On Wednesday, retired 2GB host Ray Hadley continued his second day of testimony in the Sydney indecent assault trial of former broadcaster Alan Jones, who has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges involving six men.
- Jones's barrister Gabrielle Bashir SC questioned Hadley about their bitter rivalry, noting he previously signed a secret $4 million contract to replace Jones that was ultimately torn up when Nine's management insisted Jones remain.
- Cross-Examination revealed inflammatory text messages Hadley sent to a complainant, in which he vowed to "tear his supporters apart" and stated the broadcaster "needs to be destroyed" during their long-running feud.
- Defense lawyers argue these messages demonstrate Hadley harbored deep animosity toward Jones, as Bashir pressed him on whether he was motivated by a desire to ruin his rival.
- Judge Glenn Walsh has directed Hadley not to discuss his evidence while under oath, as the trial continues into its fourth week regarding charges spanning a 17-year period from 2003 to 2020.
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The Queenslander
The Queenslander‘Bury Him’: Hadley’s Explosive Texts about Rival Jones
Former veteran radio broadcaster and conservative commentator Alan Jones leaves the Downing Centre Local Court in Sydney, Australia on Dec. 18, 2024. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas)
·New York, United States
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Sydney Morning Herald+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
‘This bloke needs to be destroyed’: Hadley’s explosive texts about Jones revealed
The former talkback host also told Jones’ criminal trial that he signed a “secret” deal to take over Jones’ breakfast radio slot and doubled his salary to $4 million.
·North Sydney, Australia
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Leaning Left9Leaning Right4Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Left
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